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Spring Onion and Asparagus Pasta

Happy Monday, readers! Today I have a recipe that can be prepared two ways with an easy ingredient swap so that it fits in with any family’s nutrition goals. I showed a similar recipe with my pasta roundup this past fall, but now give you the step by step to make it on your own.

Parents of young athlete’s I work with often complain that they feel they need to prepare different meals based on their child’s energy needs. Life shouldn’t be that challenging, though! While a growing athlete may need more energy in the form of carbohydrate to fuel their activity and growing body, adults need that energy, too. While it usually just comes down to portion control, in this recipe, by swapping whole grain pasta for zucchini noodles, those in your family needing less total energy intake will feel they’ve had just as satisfying of a meal as those eating the actual pasta.

A bonus with this meal is the seasonal ingredients, which pack a higher nutrient punch if purchased locally than those that travel long distances to get to our plates. So, this spring (and summer… and fall…), support your local farmers and benefit with more antioxidants in your meals!

Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD

Hi, I'm Kelly, a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics in Greater Philly. I'm also a new mom, foodie, traveler, and fitness lover, using this blog to share recipes and tips to fueling your active lifestyle!